Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon will be an important piece to the Falcons' defensive puzzle next season, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. "Sean Weatherspoon is going to be an important part of building this defense and building this team," Dimitroff said. New defensive-minded head coach Dan Quinn could give Weatherspoon renewed fervor after a disappointing 2014 campaign.

Fantasy Tip:Joplo Bartu or Prince Shembo might get a crack at a starting job in training camp and the preseason, as Kroy Biermann and Osi Umenyiora are expected to work as outside linebackers. Weatherspoon has been a productive fantasy option in leagues which use individual defensive players (IDPs) in the past. Perhaps Bartu will be a nice sleeper if he can secure the starting job. He did a solid job filling in last year.